1 Samuel 16:22

David Serves Saul

21When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul admired him greatly, and David became his armor-bearer.22Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”23And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play, and Saul would become well, and the spirit of distress would depart from him.

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Berean Standard Bible
Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”
American Standard Version (1901)
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.
Bible in Basic English
And Saul sent to Jesse saying, Let David be with me, for he is pleasing to me.
Free Bible Version
Saul sent a message to Jesse, saying, “Please allow David to continue working for me because I am pleased with him.”
King James (Authorized) Version
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight.
Translation for Translators
Then Saul sent a messenger to Jesse to tell him, “I am pleased with David. Please let him stay here and work for me.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my eyes.”
Noah Webster Bible
And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David, I pray thee, stand before me; for he hath found favor in my sight.
World English Bible
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Please let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”
Young's Literal Translation
And Saul sendeth unto Jesse, saying, 'Let David, I pray thee, stand before me, for he hath found grace in mine eyes.'